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Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF (VGB) and the Betashares Australian Financials Sector ETF (QFN). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGB | QFN | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 182 | 36 |
Median incremental investment | $978.66 | $745.92 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,098.52 | $2,795.52 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGB | QFN | |
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Strategy | VGB.AX was created on 2012-04-24 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 4.58m in AUM and 163 holdings. Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | QFN.AX was created on 2010-12-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on financials equity. The ETF currently has 101.37m in AUM and 28 holdings. QFN.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the largest ASX-listed companies in the financial sector, including the Big 4 banks and insurance companies but excluding Real Estate Investment Trusts. |
Top 3 holdings | Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (3.58 %) Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (3.44 %) Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (3.39 %) | S&P/ASX200 F-REIT SEP26 (0 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (29.91 %) NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD (13.45 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (98.17 %) Communication Services (2.56 %) Other (1.83 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.83 %) United States (0.17 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.34 % |
Key Summary
VGB | QFN | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD | Solactive Australia Financials Ex-REITs Sector Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.34 % |
Price | $45.62 | $17.92 |
Size | $4.540 million | $78.359 million |
10Y return | -10.57 % | 68.42 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.14 % | 3.17 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/04/2012 | 15/12/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGB | QFN | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 182 | 36 |
Median incremental investment | $978.66 | $745.92 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,098.52 | $2,795.52 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGB | QFN | |
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VGB | QFN |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |